Poulins - Entries for the category Top 5 Listshttps://poulins.ca/blog/categories/top-5/The last entries categorized under Top 5 Listsen-usZinniaThu, 18 Apr 2019 20:24:52 +00005 Pest Control Items To Bring To Your Campsite
https://poulins.ca/blog/5-pest-control-items-bring-your-campsite/<p>Now that summer is upon us and camping season is in full swing, we wanted to give you our list of five items that you will need to bring to your campsite. Depending on your needs or preferences,</p>
<p>Now that summer is upon us and camping season is in full swing, we wanted to give you our list of five items that you will need to bring to your campsite. Depending on your needs or preferences, a combo of the items below or even all of the items will help ensure that your camping experience is pest free! The last thing you want to do is spend your long weekend with wasps hovering around your picnic table, ticks crawling up your legs, and mosquitoes feasting on your blood.</p>
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<li><strong> Dr. Doom Mosquito and Tick Repellant</strong> &ndash; This personal repellant is an odorless foam, it contains 10% deet which will repel Mosquitoes, Ticks, Black Flies, Biting Midges, Deer Flies, Stable Flies and Chiggers! Spray the foam into your hands and apply to any exposed skin, avoiding the eyes and mouth. The repellant will remain effective for up to three hours! Apply as necessary on adults, and for children from 2 &ndash; 12 years of age apply to a maximum of three times a day. We also carry spray repellant if you prefer that over foam, and options with higher percentages of deet.</li>
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<li><strong>Fly Swatter</strong> &ndash; The first commercial fly swatters were created in the early 1900&rsquo;s. Fly swatters are available in many colors and are a lot of fun for kids! They are a plastic mesh-like striking area attached to a long handle, which is used to swat at flies. Electric flyswatters are shaped like a tennis racket and come with two AA batteries. The benefit of an electric flyswatter over a conventional one is that you do not have to smack the fly against a hard surface to get rid of it, and you will avoid the mess left behind from a squished bug. Fly swatters will also be helpful in getting rid of not only flies, but mosquitoes, moths, gnats, and wasps. This is a great option to keep inside your tent or camper so you can catch the bugs that sneak in.</li>
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<li><strong>Fake Wasp Nest</strong> - Get Lost Wasp &amp; Waspinator are natural wasp deterrents which work great for keeping wasps, yellow jackets, and hornets away. They are easy to use, environmentally friendly, safe, clean and effective. Wasps are very territorial creatures and the average nest has a 200-foot territorial radius. Wasps will instinctively not enter an area that has an unidentified nest. All you have to do is hang the fake wasp nest up in your campsite and you will be all set!</li>
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<li><strong>Wasp Trap</strong> &ndash; The Rescue disposable Yellow Jacket trap is effective in targeting and trapping all major species of Yellow Jacket found in North America. Insects simply follow their instincts, enter the trap, and drown in the liquid inside. Simply add water to activate the powerful attractant and dispose of bag after use. These traps do not use any killing agents, the insects will die naturally. It will NOT trap honey bees! These are perfect for camping trips!</li>
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<li><strong>Flowtron Bug Zapper</strong> &ndash; For this one to work you will need a campsite that has access to an electrical outlet. These bug zappers attract and kill many flying insects including moths, flies, and mosquitoes! These bug zappers are a natural pest control option using no chemicals, the dead insects simply fall to the ground and get reabsorbed into the ecosystem. The attractive lantern doubles as lighting for your campsite!</li>
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<p>If you see an item on our list that you would like some more information on, be sure to visit one of our seven retail stores across western Canada or call us toll free at 1-888-768-5467. Our staff will be happy to help make your camping weekend a great one!</p>
SarahTue, 26 Jun 2018 06:00:00 +0000https://poulins.ca/blog/5-pest-control-items-bring-your-campsite/TicksFliesHow To GuideMosquitoesWaspsTop 5 ListsTop 5 Most Hated Summertime Pests
https://poulins.ca/blog/top-5-most-hated-summertime-pests/<p>Today marks the first day of Summer, this is the longest day of the year - so get out there and enjoy the sun! Unfortunately, many pests also love this weather.</p>
<p><span data-reactroot=""><span class="rc-ExpandableText"><span class="-expanded">Today marks the first day of Summer, this is the longest day of the year - so get out there and enjoy the sun! Unfortunately, many pests also love this weather. We asked our Facebook friends what their most hated summertime pest is.. Here are the Top 5 results as voted by you!</span></span></span></p>
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SarahThu, 21 Jun 2018 06:00:00 +0000https://poulins.ca/blog/top-5-most-hated-summertime-pests/Crawling InsectsTicksFliesMosquitoesWaspsTop 5 ListsThe Best and The Worst Fathers of the Animal Kingdom
https://poulins.ca/blog/best-and-worst-fathers-animal-kingdom/<p>In nature, it’s not always the mothers taking care of their young – if you read our Mother’s Day blog you’ll know exactly what we mean by this.</p>
<p>In nature, it&rsquo;s not always the mothers taking care of their young &ndash; if you read our Mother&rsquo;s Day blog you&rsquo;ll know exactly what we mean by this. Some dads go above and beyond, on occasion taking sole responsibility for their offspring. However, others aren&rsquo;t too keen about their fatherly roles. In the spirit of Father&rsquo;s Day, here&rsquo;s a list of some of the best &ndash; and worst &ndash; fathers of the animal kingdom.</p>
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<p>8) Bad Dads: Sea Bass &ndash; At first, the male Sea Bass is a fine father, protecting the eggs from predators. However, when hunger strikes this male is known to feast upon his own eggs. He doesn&rsquo;t even think twice about it. In the male Sea Bass&rsquo; mind, he is priority number one, 20,000 leagues above his offspring.</p>
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<p>7) Good Dads: Hardhead Catfish &ndash; In contrast to the Sea Bass, the Hardhead Catfish male keeps his young safe by carrying them in his mouth until they get large enough to survive on their own. He will even go without eating in the interest of his offspring, completely putting the Sea Bass to shame.</p>
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<p>6) Bad Dads: Sand Goby &ndash; Another fish on this list, the male sand goby mainly cares about himself. Even with plenty of food for him to eat, he will end up eating nearly a third of his eggs. There are a few theories as to why he does this, one being that he knows that the largest eggs take the longest to hatch, so he snacks on them in order to get back into the dating game. He is an expert at being a showy male, demonstrating perfect paternal care when females are present. Still, as soon as the females turn their dorsal fins to them, the male sand gobies make fast work of ridding the competition for attention. &ldquo;What kids?&rdquo;</p>
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<p>5) Good Dads: Giant Water Bug &ndash; Male Giant Water Bugs are very dedicated fathers. The mothers of some species of giant water bugs adhere their new eggs to the backs of the fathers, where they stay until they hatch (about a week or so). Sometimes, the number of eggs on the male&rsquo;s back is around 150! That&rsquo;s a lot of piggyback rides.</p>
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<p>4) Bad dads: Grizzly Bear &ndash; Grizzly bear males are extremely territorial and will kill any other male grizzly on their home turf, which can be as large as 3,000 square kilometres. This is especially true for young cubs. Because of this, he is very likely to come in contact with his own offspring and does not hesitate in eliminating them. Grizzly bears are opportunistic hunters, meaning that they will take advantage of any food source they come across &ndash; berries, grubs, or even their own cubs.</p>
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<p>3) Good Dads: Red Fox &ndash; The red fox is an excellent father to his kits. As the mother needs to give constant care for their young after they are born, it is up to the father red fox to feed his mate and their offspring for the first 3 months. Once they are old enough to hunt, the father fox gives them lessons to guide them into becoming great masters of the hunt. This helps ensure their survival. Also, if the mother dies or disappears, the father steps in to provide and care for the kits until they are able to be out on their own.</p>
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<p>2) Bad Dads: Lion &ndash; The lion tops our list as worst father, due to many reasons. The first is that a male lion, upon becoming head of his pride, will usually kill all the cubs fathered by the previous leader. This is to ensure that his, and only his, line of genetics will be the ones to survive. Without cubs of their own, the females take to mating with the new alpha male. Once there are new cubs, though, the father lion remains neglectful. Father lions spend most of their days lying in the shade, waiting for one of their wives to bring home food. Females of the pride do all of the hunting and nearly all of the parenting, whereas the male is to protect his territory from other prides as well as scavengers such as hyenas. In addition, father lions are not great with sharing, even with their own cubs. Once the mother brings home her kill, the alpha male lion is always the first one to eat and he often leaves only scraps for the rest of the pride. If there isn&rsquo;t enough food to go around, the females and cubs starve. Dad clearly gets the &ldquo;lion&rsquo;s share&rdquo; of all meals.</p>
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<p>1) Good Dads: Seahorse &ndash; The male seahorse is number one on the &ldquo;best dads&rdquo; list. When seahorses mate, they mate for life. They are monogamous, and even have dances with their mates during the courtship process (how romantic!). What&rsquo;s spectacular is that the males in this species are the ones that end up getting pregnant and carrying their offspring. Sometimes, this is as many as 1,000 babies! Now that&rsquo;s dedication.</p>
VictoriaSun, 17 Jun 2018 06:00:00 +0000https://poulins.ca/blog/best-and-worst-fathers-animal-kingdom/Top 5 ListsMothers of The Animal Kingdom: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
https://poulins.ca/blog/mothers-animal-kingdom-good-bad-and-ugly/<p>Human mothers may invest a lot of time and money in raising their young, but that kind of devotion isn’t always echoed throughout the animal kingdom. In the animal world, some mothers</p>
<p>Human mothers may invest a lot of time and money in raising their young, but that kind of devotion isn&rsquo;t always echoed throughout the animal kingdom. In the animal world, some mothers go far above and beyond, giving up not just time but often their own food supplies in order to ensure that their child survives. Others, however, do very little at all to care for their young, leaving their offspring to fend for themselves from a very young age or appear to go out of their way to make it difficult for their children to survive.</p>
<p>In the spirit of Mother&rsquo;s Day, we have made a list of some of the best &ndash; and worst &ndash; moms of the animal kingdom.</p>
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<p>Stinging insects such as bees and wasps provide safe homes for their eggs as well as a food supply for babies after they hatch. Some solitary wasps put their eggs in burrows or mud nests alongside paralyzed insects for them to feed on as soon as they hatch. Social bees and wasps (the ones that create hives) are even more involved as parents. In the hive, newly-hatched larvae are looked after and fed by the entire hive until they become adults.</p>
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<p><strong>WALKING STICKS</strong></p>
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<p>As opposed to solitary wasps, stick insect moms just drop their eggs as they travel. They don&rsquo;t tend to the eggs at all, not bothering to protect them, hide them or put them where there&rsquo;s a food source. Oh, and once they hatch, the babies are on their own.</p>
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<p><strong>SOWBUGS</strong></p>
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<p>Female and male sowbugs are active parents, both gathering food and cleaning the burrow to prepare for their family. The female carries the eggs in her pouch (7 to 200 eggs in a pouch called a vivarium, on the underside of her body) until they hatch in about 3 to 7 weeks. This dedicated mom then continues to carry the young for 6 to 8 weeks after hatching, if necessary.</p>
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<p><strong>CUCKOO BIRDS</strong></p>
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<p>Cuckoo mothers aren&rsquo;t the best mothers, and they know it! To get out of mothering, these birds have discovered out a way to pass off the task. Mother cuckoos will sneakily lay their eggs in another bird's nest, tricking the other &ldquo;bird-mother-to-be&rdquo; into taking on the expensive burden of raising the chick. What&rsquo;s worse it that the cuckoo chick usually hatches first, growing faster than the other chicks in the nest. This often forces the other chicks out of the nest, where they eventually die. The cuckoo chick then gets the full attention of its bewildered adoptive parents, raising its chance of survival.</p>
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<p>Raccoon mothers fight ferociously to protect their babies. She guards her 3 or 4 kits attentively for about four months, until they&rsquo;re ready to venture out on their own. Sometimes they can even stay with her until she needs to make way for her next litter.</p>
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<p><strong>BURYING BEETLES</strong></p>
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<p>Another mom on our list that can&rsquo;t take the pressures of being a mother is the Burying beetle. These beetles have an interesting approach to those of their offspring who &ldquo;bug&rdquo; them too much - they eat them. Researchers have come to the conclusion that the burying beetle larvae that only ask for food when they really need it are stronger and are therefore much more likely to survive to adulthood. As a result, the ones that beg too much are more or less killed off due to natural selection by their mother. Whatever happened to no child left behind?</p>
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<p>Female wolf spiders carry their egg sacs attached to their spinnerets. If the mother is separated from her egg sac, she will search furiously for it. These mothers are also known to be quite aggressive while carrying their egg sacs. Once the eggs hatch, the wolf spider mother carries the juvenile spiders on her back until they are old enough to take care of themselves.</p>
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<p>Rabbit mothers have lots of children, but not enough time to tend to all of them as much as other mothers on this list. Mother rabbits immediately leave the burrow after giving birth and only stop by for a few minutes each day afterwards in order to feed the litter. After less than a month, the youngsters are left to fend for themselves.</p>
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<p>Despite what you might think of alligators &ndash; that they&rsquo;re big, cold-blooded, ravenous hunters, mother alligators are actually quite loving parents. From the time she lays her eggs up until the time her babies are able to hunt on their own, the mother alligator fiercely protects her children. When the eggs are ready to hatch, they will call out to her and she will even help break them out of their eggs. She then carries the newborns in their jaws for the greatest protection. For the next full year, the mother alligator will assist her babies to the water where she will assist in teaching them to hunt and eat fish, insects, snails and other crustaceans.</p>
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<p>These are BAD moms. They might look cute and cuddly, but many mothers in this species actually feed on their offspring. The exact cause behind this cannibalistic behavior is not specifically known, though some scientists have formed several probable theories. One suggests that the mother hamster&rsquo;s body lacks nutrition after giving birth, and to make up for it, sees her offspring as a supplement. Another theory suggests that a mother hamster may feel powerless by the large litter she has just produced and therefore &ldquo;does away&rdquo; with a few pups by eating them. One more theory is that to ensure there is enough food for everyone, the mother reduces her litter size by removing some of her babies from the equation. Thankfully, human mothers do not share this cannibalistic nature!</p>
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VictoriaSun, 13 May 2018 06:00:00 +0000https://poulins.ca/blog/mothers-animal-kingdom-good-bad-and-ugly/Crawling InsectsSpidersWaspsTop 5 Lists5 Insane Insect Mating Rituals
https://poulins.ca/blog/5-insane-insect-mating-rituals/<p>Everyone has certain expectations when it comes to love, sex, or even Valentines Day. Some us like to keep it simple and low key, while others crave adventure and something more exciting.</p>
<p>Everyone has certain expectations when it comes to love, sex, or even Valentines Day. Some us like to keep it simple and low key, while others crave adventure and something more exciting. The same can be said about the insect world, though some of their excitement may be a bit more than we can handle. Here are your top five crazy and strange insect mating rituals.</p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">Baby bed bugs are created through a process called &lsquo;traumatic insemination&rsquo;. Male bed bugs pierce the abdomen of female bed bugs and inject sperm through the wound. Though a lot of the time the male bed bug will mistake another male for a female. Oops.</p>
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<h3><strong>HONEY BEES</strong></h3>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">The queen bee will venture out on a flight for the sole purpose of mating. Male drone bees will mount the queen mid-flight to inseminate their seed. Once finished the drone flies away but his endophallus remains stuck inside the queen causing the pelvis to be ripped open and resulting in his death. At least he died doing what he loves.</p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">If a female refuses a male water striders&rsquo; advances, the male will hold the female under water and tap the water&rsquo;s surface causing ripples to attract predators. The female has to decide if she wants to be someone&rsquo;s lunch or give in and mate with the male. Males will only stop attracting predators to the female if she gives in. Apparently, they haven&rsquo;t heard the saying, &lsquo;no means no&rsquo;.</p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">Male Soapberry bugs heavily outnumber females, competition among males to find a mate is fierce. Males will take extreme measures to ensure their seed is passed on to the next generation. Males will stay connected to their female partners for up to 11 days as a way of guarding their mate from copulating with another male. Some males will even stay connected with the female until she is ready to lay her eggs. Being clingy pays off for these guys.</p>
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<h3><strong>PRAYING MANTIS</strong></h3>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">Female praying mantis&rsquo; lure males to them with attractive pheromones. Males approach and engage in a courtship dance, once a worthy mate is crowned he is allowed to mate with the female. During fertilization the female chews the head off her partner and cannibalizes his body for nutrients to feed her growing offspring. Delicious.</p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">Mating is not all traumatic, murderous, and cannibalistic in the animal world though, on a lighter side, we do have a rodent that believes in true love&hellip;</p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">Male and female prairie voles enter into lifelong pair bonds, they groom each other, cuddle, share a nest, and mate for life. These monogamous rodents have a bond that is beyond mating, and even when a female prairie vole dies, her male partner will not find a new mate. But, if you give a male prairie vole a taste of alcohol and he will be more likely the cheat on his partner. Females on the other hand are more likely to stick to their partners when drinking.</p>
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SarahWed, 14 Feb 2018 04:02:59 +0000https://poulins.ca/blog/5-insane-insect-mating-rituals/Top 5 ListsTop Pest Peeves of 2017
https://poulins.ca/blog/top-pest-peeves-2017/<p>We count down our top 10 biggest & baddest pest peeves of 2017! What's bugging you?</p>
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<h3><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>10) FLIES</strong></span></h3>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">Coming in at number 10 is the fly. House flies, Drain flies, Fruit flies, Phorid flies&hellip; Some jobs are too big for a fly swatter! In 2017 we did just over 1,500 fly jobs.</p>
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<h3><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>9) WASPS</strong></span></h3>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">Number 9 is one of the most feared pests out there, the wasp! Many people have an allergic reaction to a wasp sting and having a nest outside your home could mean life or death. We took on over 2,600 wasp nests and lived to tell the tale.</p>
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<h3><strong><span style="color: #000000;">8) BEETLES</span><br /></strong></h3>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">Beetles are a bigger problem than you may think. They&rsquo;re in your carpets, your cupboards, on your food, and taking over your trees. With over 2,900 beetle jobs, these guys come in at number eight.</p>
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<h3><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>7) PIGEONS</strong></span></h3>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">Number 7 is the pigeon. Pigeons have acidic droppings which can ruin car finishes, marble, limestone, statues, and many other surfaces &ndash; pigeons also carry diseases. We had over 4,000 pigeon jobs to take care of in 2017!</p>
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<h3><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>6) SOW BUGS</strong></span></h3>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">Sow bugs hide out in basements and crawl spaces, really anywhere dark and moist. These guys are typically harmless and are more of a nuisance than anything else. This pest comes in at number 6 with over 5,700 jobs done!</p>
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<h3><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>5) COCKROACHES</strong></span></h3>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">German Cockroaches, American Cockroaches&hellip; They both found their way to Canada! Cockroaches tend to remain hidden in dark areas &ndash; under cupboards, behind cabinets, inside wall voids, etc. They come out at night to search for food and water. With over 6,400 cockroach jobs, this was our 5<sup>th</sup> most popular pest for 2017.</p>
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<h3><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>4) ANTS</strong></span></h3>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">Number 4 is the ant! Pavement ants, Carpenter ants, Pharaoh ants, Allegheny Mount ants&hellip; There are many different types of ants and many different problems they can cause. We took on over 8,500 ant jobs!</p>
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<h3><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>3) BED BUGS</strong></span></h3>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">They&rsquo;re creepy, they&rsquo;re crawly&hellip; they&rsquo;re the third most popular pest we had to deal with in 2017&hellip; the bed bug! Bed bugs are a very common problem to encounter, anyone can get them. We had over 9,900 cases of bed bugs in 2017!</p>
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<h3><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>2) RATS</strong></span></h3>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">Number two on our list is the rat! Rats can pass through any opening larger than &frac12; an inch. They are highly intelligent rodents and can be tricky to catch on your own. In 2017 we completed over 15,900 rat jobs!</p>
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<h3><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>1)&nbsp; MICE</strong></span></h3>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">The number one pest that we dealt with in 2017 is the mouse! Mice breed year-round and populations can grow very quickly. A lot of people underestimate their mouse problem and think they may be dealing with only one or two, when in reality that is rarely the case. In 2017 we completed over 62,700 mouse jobs!</p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">At Poulin&rsquo;s Pest Control, we&rsquo;re experts in the elimination of pest problems.&nbsp; If you want to take care of the pests yourself we carry a number of products to assist you, and if you need our help, our technicians are standing by.&nbsp; Remember &ndash; there&rsquo;s no foolin&rsquo; with Poulin!</p>
SarahThu, 18 Jan 2018 03:23:49 +0000https://poulins.ca/blog/top-pest-peeves-2017/Top 5 Lists5 Differences Between Cluster Flies and House Flies
https://poulins.ca/blog/5-differences-between-cluster-flies-and-house-flies/<p>At first, the cluster fly and the housefly appear to have many similarities, but there are actually many differences between the two. There are many differences between cluster flies and house flies.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">At first, the <a title="Cluster Fly Information" href="/pest-library/flies/cluster-flies" target="_blank" rel="noopener">cluster fly</a> and the <a title="House Fly Information" href="/pest-library/flies/house-fly" target="_blank" rel="noopener">house fly</a> appear to have many similarities, but there are actually many differences between the two. There are many differences between cluster flies and house flies.</p>
<ul style="text-align: justify;">
<li><strong>SIZE AND COLOR</strong>: Cluster flies are larger than house flies at approximately 7mm long compared to the 3-6mm length of a house fly.&nbsp; The body of a cluster fly will be black with a silver checkered pattern.&nbsp; House flies are dark grey with four narrow black stripes down their bodies.</li>
<li><strong>WINGS AND FLIGHT</strong>: Cluster flies will fly at a much slower and less frantic rate than a house fly.&nbsp; Cluster fly wings will overlap while at rest, house flies have wings that remain separate.</li>
<li><strong>BEHAVIOR:</strong> Cluster flies will cluster together.&nbsp; They are commonly found clustered around windows, in attics, they will be found in sunny spaces. They like unused places, such as attics.&nbsp; Cluster flies are attracted to warmth and light and you will find them gathered by windows.</li>
<li><strong>HABITS:</strong> Cluster flies live outdoors, they mainly appear in the spring and fall.&nbsp; They can be found overwintering inside homes and buildings.&nbsp; Cluster flies come into homes in the late summer and fall months to find a place to hibernate.&nbsp; House flies on the other hand will come into your home to search for food and water.</li>
<li><strong>DISEASES:</strong> Cluster flies are not known to transmit diseases or damage structures, and do not reproduce after coming into a home.&nbsp; House flies are known to carry a lot of diseases because of their habits of landing and feeding on garbage and poop.&nbsp; Cluster files don&rsquo;t lay eggs on food or garbage, they will instead choose earthworm burrows.</li>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">The first thing you will want to consider when trying to <a title="Fly Control Options" href="/services/fly-control" target="_blank" rel="noopener">keep flies out</a> of your home or business is exclusion and sanitation.&nbsp; This involves the removal or elimination of the larval developmental sites. This may include emptying and cleaning garbage receptacles. Ensure garbage receptacles have tight fitting closures and store away from doors and windows.&nbsp; Seal any cracks or crevices along doors and windows, vents, and along the roof.&nbsp; Patch any damaged screens.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">At <a title="Contact Poulins" href="/free-estimates" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Poulin&rsquo;s Pest Control</a>, we&rsquo;re experts in elimination of pest problems.&nbsp; If you want to take care of the problem yourself, we carry a number of products to assist with many pest problems, and if you need our help, our technicians are standing by.&nbsp; Remember &ndash; there&rsquo;s no foolin&rsquo; with Poulin.</p>
TazTue, 15 Aug 2017 06:00:00 +0000https://poulins.ca/blog/5-differences-between-cluster-flies-and-house-flies/FliesTop 5 Lists5 Methods to Control Pesky Pigeons
https://poulins.ca/blog/5-methods-control-pesky-pigeons/<p>Now that the snow has melted away, you may be noticing piles of pigeon droppings in locations around your home or business. In the winter, pigeons may have built nests under</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Now that the snow has melted away, you may be noticing piles of <a title="Pigeon Information" href="/pest-library/pigeons/pigeons" target="_blank" rel="noopener">pigeon</a> droppings in locations around your home or business. In the winter, pigeons may have built nests under your eaves or were roosting on ledges or roof peaks leaving behind very acidic droppings that can discolour or even deface various types of building materials. The common pigeon will mate several times a year producing anywhere from 3 &ndash; 8 eggs per brood. You can see that in a very short time, pigeon numbers can grow into a problem very quickly.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">When pigeon feces are in large piles they can harbour some human health issues and diseases. Proper disinfection and cleanup is key in protecting your and your customer&rsquo;s health and safety! These &lsquo;<a title="Pigeon Information" href="/pest-library/pigeons/pigeons" target="_blank" rel="noopener">flying rats</a>&rsquo; can also carry <a title="Flea information" href="/pest-library/fleas-lice/fleas" target="_blank" rel="noopener">fleas</a>, <a title="Tick Information" href="/pest-library/ticks" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ticks</a>, and <a title="Mite Information" href="/pest-library/mites/clover-mite" target="_blank" rel="noopener">mites</a> &ndash; depending on the location of their roosting or nesting area this can get into air and ventilation systems exposing yourself, your family or employees to potentially dangerous issues.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Here are five methods you have available to make sure pigeons don&rsquo;t become a problem at your home or place of work:</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">1. <strong>Bird Netting</strong> &ndash; Install bird netting to prevent pigeons, and other birds or even bats from perching and nesting on your building. Netting is both effective and humane!</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">2. <strong>Bird Spiking</strong> &ndash; Install bird spikes on common landing surfaces such as ledges, window sills, rooves, and chimneys. Bird spikes will deter pigeons from landing on your building.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">3. <strong>Noise Making or Visual Distraction Devices</strong> &ndash; You will need to be in an area that will allow these types of control options! (Usually not suitable for urban areas)</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">4. <strong>Trapping</strong> &ndash; Trapping is an option but is location specific and it&rsquo;s a long-term option in removing pigeons from a site. Trapping is most effective if the birds are destroyed and not released; otherwise, they may return home or create problems elsewhere.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">5. <strong>Baiting</strong> &ndash; A baiting program can be implemented in certain locations that will scare or deter birds from being in that area or location.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">It&rsquo;s important that the location be inspected to determine the best option or options to remove, exclude or treat an area so the pigeons are no longer able to use the area and cause any additional damage or health risks. <a title="Contact Poulins" href="/free-estimates" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Contact</a> the professionals at Poulin&rsquo;s to determine the best clean up and removal of pest pigeons.</p>
TazWed, 03 May 2017 21:22:04 +0000https://poulins.ca/blog/5-methods-control-pesky-pigeons/Bird ControlHow To GuideTop 5 Lists5 Thing You Didn’t Know About Cockroaches
https://poulins.ca/blog/5-thing-you-didnt-know-about-cockroaches/<p>Cockroaches have been on this planet for hundreds of millions of years and are expected to be here way after the human race has left. Fossil evidence shows early forms of cockroach present</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><a title="Cockroach Information" href="/pest-library/cockroaches" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cockroaches</a> have been on this planet for hundreds of millions of years and are expected to be here way after the human race has left. Fossil evidence shows early forms of cockroach present in the record from approximately 280-320 million years ago! Here are five interesting facts that you didn&rsquo;t know about the cockroach.</p>
<ol style="text-align: justify;">
<li>Cockroaches are nature&rsquo;s perfectly adaptable pest, they can even survive with its head being cut off for up to 7 days.</li>
<li>What actually causes a headless roach to die? Water loss, as it has no way in ingest water into its gut and circulatory system.</li>
<li>How can it survive without a head? Cockroaches are not like humans as their brain is actually along its back in little neural packs that allow the roach to adapt to not having a head.</li>
<li>Why wouldn&rsquo;t a headless roach bleed to death? Well, because of the cockroaches &lsquo;skin&rsquo;, which is not like our skin, it can close the wound that was created and seal it up, therefore saving any water in its system until it dies of water loss approximately 7 days later.</li>
<li>But what about food? A cockroach can live without food for approximately 30 days, depending on conditions. That means that if it&rsquo;s getting water at reasonable intervals, and its warm and comfortable, then the cockroach can survive easily until a food source can be found.</li>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">Did you know that cockroaches spend approximately 75% of their time in very small and tight cracks and dark crevasses? That&rsquo;s why if you walk into your kitchen or bathroom and turn on the light, the cockroaches will quickly scatter back into their hiding spots. It&rsquo;s important to see where they go because you can determine their hiding spots or harbourage areas.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">As a Pest Management Professional, this kind of information will help us destroy the cockroach problem in your home. We follow procedures and policies that will rid your home of these pests quickly and effectively using an <a title="Cockroach Control Options" href="/services/cockroach-control" target="_blank" rel="noopener">integrated pest management program</a>. This program includes making your home unhospitable to cockroaches by removing any food, water, or other sources of materials which allow cockroaches to spread. This includes the use of vacuums to remove as many cockroaches as possible before either a gel bait treatment or a chemical treatment occurs. This way any remaining cockroaches will be exposed to the non-allergenic gel bait or to the permethrin based chemical treatments. A Poulin&rsquo;s professional will return as soon as 7-10 days to follow up and re-treat or re-bait your home to quickly remove the cockroach problem. Remember this, cockroaches can literally get into anything as long as there is a water and food source and its room temperature.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">To find out more about our integrated pest management program give us a call at 888-768-5467 or find a location near you and <a title="Poulins Locations" href="/locations" target="_blank" rel="noopener">visit us in store</a>.</p>
SarahWed, 01 Mar 2017 21:31:20 +0000https://poulins.ca/blog/5-thing-you-didnt-know-about-cockroaches/CockroachesTop 5 Lists5 Tips For Catching Mice and Rats
https://poulins.ca/blog/5-tips-catching-mice-and-rats/<p>Each fall mice and rats are on everyone’s mind as when the weather changes these pests are trying to get into your house, business, cottage, camper, shed, garage or any place they can survive</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Each fall <a title="Mice Information" href="/pest-library/mice" target="_blank" rel="noopener">mice</a> and <a title="Rat Information" href="/pest-library/rats" target="_blank" rel="noopener">rats</a> are on everyone&rsquo;s mind as when the weather changes these pests are trying to get into your house, business, cottage, camper, shed, garage or any place they can survive the winter with a food source. Getting on top of mouse/rat proofing your place today will make sure there are no issues over the winter or next spring when the mice start moving out of your place and you see the damage and fecal matter left behind.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Rodents enter a home through holes the size of a dime and run along walls, not over open spaces.</p>
<ol style="text-align: justify;">
<li>Place mouse traps perpendicular to the wall.</li>
<li>Place traps out unset for a few days so rodents can become familiar with it.</li>
<li>Place traps where rodent activity is seen (sign of chewing, droppings, runway, burrow).</li>
<li>Leave mouse traps undisturbed for at least two days before moving to a new location.</li>
<li>Check mouse traps daily and replace as needed.</li>
</ol>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Remember to always wear gloves when disposing of rodents! It is important to rodent proof your house to prevent rodents from entering. Call or <a title="Contact Poulin's Pest Control" href="/free-estimates" target="_blank" rel="noopener">contact Poulin&rsquo;s</a> to provide you the rodent control advice, tools and traps to help eliminate rodents from your home. Having a Poulin&rsquo;s professional come in and setup a plan to exclude, bait or mechanically trap mice and rats is vital in defending your home from these unsanitary pests.</p>
Poulin's PestWed, 21 Sep 2016 12:00:00 +0000https://poulins.ca/blog/5-tips-catching-mice-and-rats/Mice & RatsTop 5 Lists5 Spring Cleaning Tips to Prevent Pests
https://poulins.ca/blog/5-spring-cleaning-tips-prevent-pests/<p>In Calgary, Edmonton, Saskatoon, or any other part of Canada, spring is the best time of the year! The snow is melting, the trees are budding, and the days are getting longer.</p>
<p>In <a title="Poulin's Calgary" href="/locations/alberta/calgary" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Calgary</a>, <a title="Poulin's Edmonton" href="/locations/alberta/edmonton" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Edmonton</a>, <a title="Poulin's Saskatoon" href="/locations/saskatchewan/saskatoon" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Saskatoon</a>, or any other part of Canada, spring is the best time of the year! The snow is melting, the trees are budding, and the days are getting longer. However, with all the warm weather come the <a title="Poulin's Pest Library" href="/pest-library" target="_blank" rel="noopener">pests</a>. Many people do not realize that the leaves left over from winter become breeding sites for sow bugs, centipedes, and many other summer pests. At Poulin&rsquo;s we strongly encourage doing spring clean ups as early as possible. Follow our five spring cleaning tips to ensure your home is protected from pests.</p>
<ol>
<li><strong> Seal Entry Points</strong> &ndash; Wall voids and around plumbing and electrical fixtures should be sealed. Seal all openings to the outside, including wood around doors and windows.</li>
<li><strong> Declutter Yard</strong> &ndash; Remove piles of grass clippings and leaves, lumber, firewood, and flower pots off the ground and away from the home. Many pests will use these areas as breeding sites.</li>
<li><strong> Eliminate Standing Water</strong> &ndash; Remove any body of stagnant water, including puddles, rainwater, or drain water.</li>
<li><strong> Clear Clutter Inside</strong> &ndash; All food should be stored in properly sealed jars or tins and kept in containers with tight-fitting lids. Avoid storing pet foods and other food products in accessible areas and keep garbage from accumulating.</li>
<li><strong> Perimeter Spray</strong> &ndash; Our home barrier treatment consists of treating 2 &ndash; 3 feet along the exterior wall of the house and 3 &ndash; 5 feet away from the house on the grass, mulch, and/or cracks along the side of the house.</li>
</ol>
<p>At <a title="About Poulin's Pest Control" href="/about-us" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Poulin&rsquo;s Pest Control</a>, we&rsquo;re experts in elimination of pest problems. If you want to take care of the problem yourself, we carry a number of products to assist with any pest problems, and if you need our help, our <a title="Contact Poulin's Pest Control" href="/free-estimates" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pest Management Professionals</a> are standing by. Remember &ndash; there&rsquo;s no foolin&rsquo; with Poulin.</p>
Poulin's PestMon, 18 Apr 2016 12:00:00 +0000https://poulins.ca/blog/5-spring-cleaning-tips-prevent-pests/Top 5 Lists5 Unwanted Hitchhikers
https://poulins.ca/blog/5-unwanted-hitchhikers/<p>Over the holidays we opened our homes to friends and family from all over the globe. Many guests came bearing gifts, food, or wine, but some may have carried in a few unwanted guests!</p>
<p>Over the holidays we opened our homes to friends and family from all over the globe.&nbsp; Many guests came bearing gifts, food, or wine, but some may have carried in a few unwanted guests! Several pests are hitchhikers and will latch on to an unsuspecting host to get a free ride right into your home.</p>
<h3>The FIVE MOST COMMON HITCHHIKING PESTS are:</h3>
<h4>BED BUGS</h4>
<p><a title="Bed Bug Info" href="/pest-library/bed-bugs/bed-bugs" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bed bugs</a> can be introduced into a home via new and used items such as furniture, clothing, bedding, computers, TV&rsquo;s, or literally anything. This includes directly being on a person or their clothing who has been an active bed bug infestation. Adults can survive for up to 3 months without a blood meal. When the conditions become not favourable or the host which can be a bird, dog, cat, reptile, bat etc the bed bugs enter a semi-hibernation state a wait for a warm blooded, carbon dioxide breathing individual to enter in their home. Bed bug infestations have been found in transportation vehicles such as boats, trains, airplanes, hospitals and buses as well as in movie theatres where they typically harborage in seats and associated frames.&nbsp; Look for the signs of bed bugs presence of the various nymphal stages, rusty brown to black fecal spotting on yourself or your place where you sleep, discarded exoskeletons, or other evidence that can be found on the Poulin&rsquo;s website.</p>
<h4>ANTS</h4>
<p><a title="Ant Info" href="/pest-library/ants" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ants</a> can gain access to your home through food sources, and cracks or crevasses in your foundation, once inside they will have free reign to every room. &nbsp;Common places ants can be found are near food and water sources, cracks in walls, in plants and flower pots, under appliances, and around window frames.&nbsp; Proper identification is important when it comes to ants as different species have different habitats and behaviors.&nbsp; Control options vary from species to species and our experts can let you know what type of ant you&rsquo;re dealing with and the proper techniques needed to treat your home.</p>
<h4>COCKROACHES</h4>
<p><a title="German Cockroach Info" href="/pest-library/cockroaches/german-cockroaches" target="_blank" rel="noopener">German cockroaches</a> gain entry into structures in bags, cardboard boxes, drink cartons, infested equipment such as used refrigerators, toasters, microwaves as a few examples. They are the most common household insect pest within the United States and Canada and they are on the rise. This pest typically infests kitchens and bathrooms but can will live anywhere inside heated structures with sources of food, water and harbourage. German cockroaches are active at night, leaving their harborage to find food and water. They remain hidden in their dark, secluded harborage areas, such as under or in cupboards, behind cabinets, fridges, stoves, in wall voids, and around motor housings in appliances where they spend more than 75% of their time hiding.</p>
<h4>LICE</h4>
<p><a title="Head Lice Info" href="/pest-library/fleas-lice/head-lice" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Head lice</a> are small insects that live in a person&rsquo;s hair and feed on their blood. Lice glue their eggs to the hair near the scalp, so they can&rsquo;t get brushed off. They need human blood to live and multiply, and look reddish brown after feeding. These pests do not hop, jump, or fly and can live up to 48 hours off of the human body.&nbsp; They are spread by close contact with someone who has lice, or sharing items that have come into contact with others hair, such as a brush, hat, scarf, pillows, or coats.</p>
<h4>FLEAS</h4>
<p><a title="Flea Info" href="/pest-library/fleas-lice/fleas" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Fleas</a> travel on rodents and other mammals, and usually remain on their hosts at all times. Fleas are not able to fly, but they can jump as high as 8&rdquo;, which is 150 times their own height. Fleas can live on any warm-blooded animal, but most commonly live on humans, cats, dogs, rats and other rodents. They can also be found on shoes, pant legs, or blankets. Their saliva is an&nbsp;allergen&nbsp;that can cause reactions in pets and humans. Fleas can also transfer tapeworms and cause&nbsp;anemia&nbsp;in pets.</p>
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